CONGRESS ENACTED INFORMATION REPORTING
IN LIEU OF TAX WITHHOLDING PROVISIONS TO ENFORCE THE NEW INCOME TAX
FOR DISPOSITIONS OF U.S. REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS BY FOREIGN
INVESTORS. IN GENERAL, IT IS EFFECTIVE FOR DISPOSITIONS AFTER JUNE
18, 1980, BUT IT ALSO INCLUDES CERTAIN RELATED PERSON DISPOSITIONS
FROM JAN. 1, 1980, TO JUNE 18, 1980. THE DATA WILL BE USED TO CHECK
IF THE FOREIGN RETURNS INCLUDE THE GAIN FRO DISPOSITIONS OF U.S.
REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.